Description
A cool, creamy traditional Greek tzatziki made with thick yogurt, fresh cucumber, garlic, and dill. This refreshing dip is perfect for serving with pita, grilled meats, or vegetables.
Ingredients
1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1 medium cucumber, grated and drained
2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber and squeeze out as much moisture as possible using a cheesecloth or clean kitchen towel.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained cucumber with the Greek yogurt.
- Add the minced garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and chopped dill if using.
- Stir thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled, optionally drizzled with a little olive oil on top.
Notes
For a thicker dip, strain the yogurt before mixing.
Add extra dill or substitute with mint for a different flavor profile.
Adjust lemon juice for more tang if desired.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Stir before serving as cucumber may release moisture over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
